Getting Involved
During its heyday, the Stowe estate required an army of people to help run it efficiently. In the 21st century this still holds true. Stowe School employs hundreds of full-time and part-time staff who teach, clean and cook for the pupils as well as those who maintain the buildings and grounds. Also non-academic staff to help support the academic staff and raise funds for the School and House. The National Trust has a team of paid staff who are supported by a large volunteer base working in the Gardens. As Stowe House becomes more accessible to the public there are plenty of volunteering opportunities to help support the work of Stowe House Preservation Trust.
Volunteering Opportunities
Please see the current opportunities listed below. Click on a opportunity to download a more comprehensive role profile. Do not hesitate to contact us if you would like to discuss volunteering at Stowe House, telephone +44 (0) 1280 818002 or email volunteer@stowe.co.uk
Central Volunteer Team Assistant
For more information about these roles or to arrange to come to Stowe for an informal chat about the current roles available please contact us.
For further information about volunteering please see the Frequently Asked Questions.
Contact Information
All volunteer roles report to the Stowe House Assistant Visitor Services Manager. An informal interview is required before taking up the post. Full training will be given for each of the positions. Some interest and/or previous experience in your chosen post would be an advantage. A completed application form, two reference and a CRB check, which we will arrange, will be necessary for each role.
For more information about volunteering with Stowe House Preservation Trust or to discuss which role suits you contact us either by telephone + 44 (0)1280 818002 (office hours) or by email volunteer@stowe.co.uk.
Other ways to help
The Stowe House Preservation Trust is a registered charity and we are always looking to raise funds for the continued restoration of the building. Working alongside great public donors such as Heritage Lottery Fund, English Heritage and World Monuments Fund, we raise funding for the restoration projects and are dependent upon generous private donors. Without public support and interest we would not be able to preserve the great house of Stowe, nor open it to the public.
If you are looking for the various ways by you can make a gift to Stowe House then please click through to the Campaign for Stowe page which outlines the next restoration project and how every little helps.